“The Violinist’s Thumb : And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code” by Sam Kean

The Violinist’s Thumb,” Kean reveals the significance of the mysterious letters A-C-G-T that underlie all of DNA. He recounts how the code was cracked by hundreds of genetic cryptographers led by two brilliant geneticists. He explains the formidably named deoxyribonucleic acid, and reminds us just how crucial our genes are in controlling so much of our destiny.

James Turpin is a Human Rights Officer in the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Carole spoke to him at the annual Radio Row at the UN in New York City on June 19^th.

Dr. John Ashe is the president of the United Nations General Assembly and Carole spoke to him at the annual Radio Row at the UN in New York City on June 19^th.

Sam Keen is a New York Times best-selling author of The Violinist’s Thumb and will talk about his latest book, The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History Of the Human Brain As Revealed By True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery. (Little, Brown & Company)

Richard Neer

7/13/2014